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Elliot Smith - Either Or
Title: Elliott Smith – Either/Or
Year/Genre: 1997, Indie Folk
Condition: New
Cultural Facts:
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Recorded between Portland home setups and local studios, it documents Smith’s transition from band member in Heatmiser to solo focus.
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Released on Kill Rock Stars, it was his last fully indie-label album before signing to a major for the follow-up.
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Several songs were later used by Gus Van Sant in Good Will Hunting, bringing a deeply underground songwriter sudden mainstream attention.
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